Printing guide
Get the most from the printer by properly loading the trays and properly setting the types and sizes of media.
Loading the 250 and 550‑sheet tray
The printer has one 250-sheet tray (Tray 1) with an integrated manual feeder. The 250-sheet tray, the 650-sheet duo tray, and
the 550-sheet tray support the same paper sizes and types and are loaded in the same way.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all trays
closed until needed.
1 Pull out the tray completely.
Note: Do not remove trays while a job is printing or while Busy appears on the display. Doing so may cause a jam.
2 If the paper is longer than letter‑size paper, then push the length guide tab at the back of the tray to extend it.
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3 Squeeze the length guide tab, and then slide the guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded.
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Note: Use the size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guide.
4 Squeeze and slide the width guide to the correct position for the size of the paper being loaded.
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Note: Use the paper size indicators on the bottom of the tray to help position the guides.
5 Flex the sheets back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
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6 Load the paper stack with the recommended printable side faceup.
7 Place the paper guides securely against the edges of the paper.
8 Insert the tray.
9 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Note: Mixing paper sizes or types in a tray may cause jams.
Loading the 650‑sheet duo tray
The 650‑sheet duo tray (Tray 2) consists of a 550‑sheet tray and an integrated 100‑sheet multipurpose feeder. The tray is loaded
in the same way as the 250‑sheet tray and the optional 550‑sheet tray, and supports the same paper types and sizes. The only
differences are the look of the guide tabs and the location of the paper size indicators.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately. Keep all other trays
closed until needed.
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1 Length guide tab
2 Paper size indicator
3 Width guide tab
Loading the multipurpose feeder
1 Push the multipurpose feeder latch to the left.
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2 Open the multipurpose feeder.
3 Pull the multipurpose feeder extender.
Note: Guide the extender gently so that the multipurpose feeder is fully extended and open.
4 Prepare the paper for loading.
• Flex sheets of paper back and forth to loosen them. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level
surface.
• Hold transparencies by the edges. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Note: Avoid touching the printable side of transparencies. Be careful not to scratch them.
• Flex a stack of envelopes back and forth to loosen them. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Warning—Potential Damage: Never use envelopes with stamps, clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self‑stick
adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer.
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5 Locate the maximum paper fill indicator and tab.
Note: Make sure the paper or specialty media is below the maximum paper fill indicator located on the paper guides.
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1 Width guide tab
2 Maximum paper fill indicator
3 Width guide
4 Feeder extender
5 Paper size indicator
6 Load the paper, and then adjust the width guide to lightly touch the edge of the paper stack.
• Load paper, card stock, and transparencies with the recommended printable side facedown and the top edge entering
first.
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• Load envelopes with the flap side up and against the right side of the paper guide.
Notes:
• Do not load or close the multipurpose feeder while a job is printing.
• Load only one size and type of paper at a time.
• Paper should lie flat in the multipurpose feeder. Make sure the paper fits loosely in the multipurpose feeder and is not
bent or wrinkled.
7 From the printer control panel, set the paper size and type in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the tray.
Loading the manual feeder
The standard 250‑sheet tray has an integrated manual feeder that can be used to print on different types of paper one sheet at
a time.
1 Load a sheet of paper into the manual feeder:
• Printable side facedown for one-sided printing
• Printable side faceup for two‑sided (duplex) printing
Note: There are different ways for loading letterhead depending on the mode of printing.
One‑sided printing using a letterhead Two‑sided printing using a letterhead
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• Load envelope with the flap side up and against the right side of the paper guide.
2 Feed paper into the manual feeder only to the point where its leading edge can contact the paper guides.
Note: To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high‑quality media designed for laser printers.
3 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper loaded.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not force the paper into the feeder. Forcing the paper may cause jams.
Setting the paper size and type
1 From the printer control panel, navigate to:
> Settings > > Paper Menu > > Paper Size/Type >
2 Press the up or down arrow button to select the tray or feeder size, and then press .
3 Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper size, and then press .
4 Press the up or down arrow button to select the tray or feeder type, and then press .
5 Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper type, and then press .
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